Q: I am looking at a Simer 2385. I want to lower the water level in my lagoon. I just want to take 12 to 18 inches of water off the top. The solids will all be at the bottom, so will only pump water. Would like to spray the water on the grass I am starting on the back side of the lagoon. I would hold the hose, and try to use a device on the end to make a spray pattern. I see one person used this to water grass out of a pond, so I am wondering if this will work for my situation, and would have enough pressure to do this.. Also wanted to know how long the cord is on this one.by Tom Young from Nebraska on April 15, 2013

A: Thank you for visiting Water Pumps Direct. in answer to your question, the Simer 2385 comes with an 8 foot power cord and the pump will not provide much pressure if you are connecting a spray nozzle to the end of the hose. While this pump is not specifically designed for this application, there have been cases of people using it successfully for watering their grass and I could only suggest that you can take your chances for your particular application. I wish I had a better answer for you, but I cannot guarantee anything since I cannot possibly know exactly how you intend to set this up. by Jim, Product Expert

I use it only when it rains. My back yard floods all the time, and now I use your Simer and it empties the water in no time.

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Jacquelin H.Elko, NV

Purchased 6/27/13

REVIEWED

AUG.

30

2013

Great Pump

I use it to empty my fish pond and my duck pond. It works quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this product .

Pros:Easy To Use, Price, Exceeded Expectations, Fast

Jacquelin Recommends This Simer Product

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Yitzhak A.Oakland Gardens, NY

Purchased 6/14/13

REVIEWED

JUL.

07

2013

Good Pump

Perfect price.

Pros:Durable, Price, Fast

Yitzhak Recommends This Simer Product

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43

EdMiami, FL

Purchased 1/21/13

REVIEWED

FEB.

12

2013

Stimulated My Grass To Turn Green In February

My grass needed water badly. It was an ugly brown color for 2 months. Two years ago I had a 1/4 HP pump and it was so slow I had to leave it on and just watch it flood the area. I still water the grass with a hand held garden hose but this 1/2 HP does the job much faster. I saw results the same day....the brown grass turned softer. In 4 days I had beautiful green grass once again and had to call the lawn company to cut my grass! I don't know about Boston, but the pump sure works well in Florida in January & February!

Did I mention that I pump water from my lake to my grass all Winter? Maybe not the usual purpose for this pump but it works very well
in this manner. In South Florida we have 2 Seasons....The "Wet Season" & the "Dry Season." The only way to keep the grass green is to water it in the Dry Season. (Nov. to April around the Everglades) Another benefit with this pump is that it does not need a prime.
I simply toss it off my dock and it's ready to pump. Another benefit is that the Sugar Cane fields in the Everglades has for years polluted the vast glades with fertilizer. Bad fertilizer for the environment but GREAT FOR MY GRASS!

My grass needed water badly. It was an ugly brown color for 2 months. Two years ago I had a 1/4 HP pump and it was so slow I had to leave it on and just watch it flood the area. I still water the grass with a hand held garden hose but this 1/2 HP does the job much faster. I saw results the same day....the brown grass turned softer. In 4 days I had beautiful green grass once again and had to call the lawn company to cut my grass! I don't know about Boston, but the pump sure works well in Florida... more

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10

William S.

Purchased 10/28/12

REVIEWED

NOV.

27

2012

The Story

We got the pump, excellent price & service. The pump works great hope it lasts beyond its warranty. THE END.

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21

Diane

Purchased 6/15/12

REVIEWED

OCT.

02

2012

Simmer Pump

We live in an area that has only brackish water (part fresh/part salty) These pumps are very good for only 1 year, unfortunately for us. It does have great pick up abilities, has to lift water 20ft to a holding tank.

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21

Scott

Purchased 8/7/12

REVIEWED

SEP.

24

2012

Simer Water Pump

Worked great for a week, now it takes like 5 minutes for it to start pumping water. I have to lift it up and down shaking it to get it to start working.

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Steven K.Brunswick, ME

Purchased 7/27/15

REVIEWED

AUG.

18

2015

Awesome Pump

I have a 2500 gallon Endless Pool. This pump is quiet and very fast. I take out 1700 gallons in less than an hour. A garden hose will work but is very slow compared to what this pump will do with the proper hose and adapter. Get a $10 inch and a quarter sump hose and an adapter from Home Depot and watch this pump cruise.

Steven Recommends This Simer Product

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Garry S.Henrico, NC

Purchased 5/23/15

4 Reviews

REVIEWED

JUN.

17

2015

Second One

My first one was great until I dropped and cracked the case while putting it up for the winter. Totally my fault. The new one works even better. I use it on a lake water slide. I think I can fix it and use it again. Great pump at a great price.